Smallest of the kiwi species, size of a chicken; grey flecked. Surprisingly assertive, with a keen sense of smell. Was extinct on the mainland since 1875; released in 2000 – returning little spotted kiwi to the mainland for the first time in over 100 years; 40 released in total.
the kiwi
Smallest of the kiwi species, size of a chicken; grey flecked.
Surprisingly assertive, with a keen sense of smell.
Was extinct on the mainland since 1875; released in 2000 – returning little spotted kiwi to the mainland for the first time in over 100 years; 40 released in total.